Letter bag in rectangular shape of ivory-colored satin, with flowers embroidered in multicolored woolen thread, with the year 1713 on the reverse
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Letter bag in a rectangular envelope model of ivory satin, on the front of which two flowers and four animals are embroidered in multicolored silk floss. On the flap three appliqués of multicolored stylized flowers in thick silk thread. On the back 'ISVS' or 'ISUS' and '1713' are embroidered. Between this inscription are two men in red costumes, each holding a flagstaff, embroidered one above the other. The lower man is placed within a shield shape, bordered with curls in purple, red and grey. The bag is edged with gold lace. On the flap a loop of gold lace that can be fastened around a button wrapped in gold thread to close the bag. The interior is lined with unadorned glazed pink linen.
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